PLAYERS CONFIRMED FOR THE 28th ANNUAL GEORGE SHERRIFF INVITATIONAL
The 28th Annual George Sherriff Memorial Invitational Competition will take place at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Ontario on November 16. An amazing day of great piping by the top 10 Amateur Pipers from Canada and the United States. The website is being updated, but in the meantime, put the date in your calendar. Here are the confirmed players and adjudicators:
Gillian Blaney (ACPBA)
Ben Elliot (MWPBA)
Liam Forrest (BCPA)
Colin Forrest (BCPA)
Malachi Johannsen (WUSPBA)
Thomas McCollum (MWPBA)
Henry Paluch (PPBSO)
Magnus Stone (EUSPBA)
Adam Tingskou (PPBSO
Mic Trenor (EUSPBA)
Adjudicators:
Peter Aumonier
Mike Cusack
Jim Stack
Branch Executives
President
Julie Stewart
Vice-President
Duncan Hollinger
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Vice-President
Duncan Robertson
Treasurer
Brittney Wright
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Treasurer
Wayne Wright
Records Secretary
Jennifer McCullough
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Social Media
Madelyn Neil
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Livingstone Recordings
Recordings from this year's Livingstone are now live on our YouTube channel. Check out the complete playlist below or directly on YouTube
Livingstone Player Biographies
With the Livingstone right around the corner now is a great time to check out our Competitor Biographies page to learn more about each of our competitors
Agnew-Harrison Recordings
Recordings from this year's Agnew-Harrison are now live on our YouTube channel. Check out the complete playlist below or directly on YouTube
Agnew-Harrison Results
Congratulations to Blair Brown winning this year's Agnew-Harrison!
All Contest Results
Professional MSR and HJ contests (identical results):
1. Blair Brown
2. Robert B. Graham Jr.
3. Kyle Wardell
Grade 1:
1. Sloan Pierce
2. Aiden Hogan
3. Cameron MacDonald
Grade 2:
1. Conner Williams
2. Walter Gammeter
3. Hope Barnes
Grade 3:
1. Cameron Redford
2. Aiden Blacklock
3. Devin Brode
A big thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this year's event such a success!
Passing of Graham Kirkwood
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Graham Kirkwood. Graham was a lifelong musician and tremendous supporter of the Niagara Hamilton branch as a player, teacher, and judge. The expertise and laughter he brought to the world of drumming will be deeply missed.
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In memory of Graham the family wishes to have monetary donations go to the Branch. All donations will be put towards future Agnew Harrison competitions. If you would like to make a donation please send an e-transfer to the email address below.
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Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario
The PPBSO — the Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario — administers piping, drumming and pipe band contest at various highland games throughout Ontario. Several of these annual summer competitions have special designations, including the North American Championship, the Canadian Championship and the Ontario Championship.
The Niagara-Hamilton Branch is one of several local PPBSO branches throughout Ontario. We hold monthly meetings from October through April.
In addition to being a fun social gathering, our meetings provide opportunities to develop piping and drumming in our area.
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We hold annual Amateur Competitions for amateur pipers and drummers.
We also hold the Livingstone Invitational, Agnew-Harrison Drumming Invitational, support the George Sherriff Memorial Invitational and The Highland Gala.